About the role:

Are you interested in a role that supports operational policing? In this position, you will lead and support the payroll team to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of the end-to-end fortnightly payroll process. You will help build team capability, maintain high service standards and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. Join a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to delivering quality payroll services to Victoria Police employees.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Managing team workload and ensuring adequate resourcing to meet the fortnightly pay run
• Ensuring payroll is compliant with policies, legislation and other instruments
• Driving and implementing process and system improvements within the team
• In consultation with the Payroll Operations managers, monitoring workloads and team performance to achieve optimum individual and team results
• Preparing complex reports and briefings on sensitive matters and contributing to the development and implementation of strategies, business plans and objectives
• Driving team changes including culture, attitude, responsibilities and accountabilities for your own role and others
• Providing a safe and secure environment for all staff to perform tasks and support each other

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Proven effective management skills in leadership, development and coaching of multi-disciplinary teams, including the ability to build team cohesion, accountability, respect and continuous improvements of all standards and client responsiveness
• Advanced payroll experience, especially dealing with complex payroll issues and managing expectations of the role and the organisation
• Demonstrated experience in managing a large team and ability to operate in complex environments
• Advanced interpersonal, communication, collaboration and negotiation skills with ability to deal with difficult situations in a timely manner
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll matters effectively
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct, Financial Code of Practice, and the Organisational Values

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position from 24/02/2027 to 06/05/2028
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement

Applications close midnight, Sunday 29 November 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact: Maria Petrasso on (03) 8335 7883 or maria.petrasso@police.vic.gov.au

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.  We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps